This is my favorite Italian restaurant in London. I eat here every time I head back for a visit or for work. The location is perfect, right across the street from Harrods, for great food and a little bit of shopping. I always start with the minestrone soup and then end up having to debate between their exceptional pasta choices. You can't go wrong with the classic spaghetti Bolognese. On this last trip I decided to expand my horizons a bit and went for the carbonara. It is absolutely delicious! The pasta is a perfect al dente with a very light carbonara sauce and crisp pancetta. I don't know if I'm going to be able to order carbonara anywhere else for a while, but I do know where I'm going and what I'm getting next time I'm in London. read more

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I went to Zia with my parents after a long day at Harrods. We were quite tired after being out the entire day in the rain and were looking for a decent place to dine. Zia stood out because of its proximity to Harrods as we didn't want to walk in the rain. There was no wait and we got a table quite easily. The ambience was typical of London - a mix of old and new. This place has been around since 1956 and that definitely added a vintage touch to the place. We wanted some time to just unwind and stay put without going through the tedious process of deciding what to eat. The staff intuitively understood that and gave us our space and offered to help out with recommendations. They definitely made our experience relaxing and enjoyable. The food was spot on with fresh ingredients and we wrapped up our meal with three huge scoops of gelato. We left the place feeling satiated and with a huge smile. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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We ordered risotto with mushrooms, spaghetti with olive oil & garlic and veal scallops with the goat cheese salad, food was really good , very friendly staff read more

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Went for lunch today after our visit to the V&A museum today.. Had to wait but only for about 10 mins.. Service was pleasant, however the food itself was delicious.. Be it that it took them a very long time to get the food out. I got the two course special with a squid and mango salad.. Which was nice, and I got the pan fried salmon for my main.. I must admit, the seafood risotto look much more appetising. That would definitely be on my list to try on my next visit. Excellent location for when you're doing a bit of shopping at Harrods. read more

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Fish was served whole but wasn't deboned like some places do right as they serve you. It was also sort of oily. Salad wasn't very fresh. Service was slow. Ambience a bit stiff and not too many people inside. Lots of great Italian places around so it's got some pretty hard competition (i.e. Signor Sassi and Sale e Pepe) read more

My wife and I were wandering around after touring the beautiful Kensington Palace and went through Harrods to see what they had to offer food-wise. While all of the places looked wonderful, they seemed to be about 2x as expensive as I'd expect to be normal for a nice meal. After looking through all of Harrods we walked our and stumbled upon this lovely little Italian restaurant. My wife and I shared a Bruschetta and Artichoke/ham pizza. Living in Chicago, the thick crust pizza is a big deal. Having been to New York several times, their thin crust pizza is also a big deal. The pizza here was actually better than both and was a perfect but light crispy thin crust. Their desert menu was also to die for. The thing that set this place apart was their service. As an American traveling on holiday to the UK/Europe, you don't normally expect the best restaurant service as servers don't basically live off of their tips (unlike in the USA where most servers make $2.50 per hour plus tips). The manager was chatting up this older British lady and when she mentioned her eyesight wasn't so great he not only picked up her bag that she forgot, but personally escorted her outside, found her a taxi, and made sure to help her into it. Great food, great service, authentic experience. Love it. Also, if you checkin on yelp, you get a free coffee with desert. read more

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Menu looked delicious & ambiance was intimate but the music was so horrible we had to leave. Italian pop playing loud in a romantic restaurant doesn't work. read more

Had dinner there on Friday night, after skating at the Natural History museum. Was well hungry by the time we got there! I had the pulcinella pizza, which was good, but not overly impressive (somewhat disappointing for such a very italian place). The glass of house red I ordered was lovely too. And as a follow-up, I would highly recommend the tiramisu. It's quite possibly the best tiramisu i've had in London!! My pizza was slightly disappointing, but I'll have to go again and try another one to be sure. A big selling point for me was that for the first visit they honour the tastelondon card, and we had a 2-for-1 on the courses. Makes me wish we'd gone for the other food, as pizzas are £7 to £11, whereas the other dishes go up to £25 for some of the mains. Entrees are around £10 to £14... Not an inexpensive place, by any means, unless you head for the pizza. Overall, I'd recommend it for dessert and service, and I would visit it again. It's probably buzzing with people in the early evening hours of post Harrod's-closing-time. When we went (Friday at 21:30) it was nicely quiet, with italian music playing (Eros Ramazzotti, nothing too flouncy) read more

Zia Teresa - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Went to Harrods and came here after leaving. The food here was amazing, and I would come here again, if not for the horrible service. The staff was very obviously making fun of majority of the customers and staring at us. Just because a customer may not wear Gucci does not give you any right to treat them like crap. Won't visit again. read more

Taking a break from shopping and not wanting to go to the same old places I tried this small pizzeria/trattoria across the street from Harrods. I wanted to like it in hopes of finding a good Italian in that area so I walked in with an open mind. But while nothing terribly wrong with the place, nothing was really right either. It just felt lack luster from the surroundings which were more Swiss chalet then Roman trattoria to the food which was just OK. To be fair, I just had the pizza, but honestly I have gotten better from a Pizza Express. The patrons around me ordering pasta and meat dishes which looked OK, but again, nothing that made me wish I had ordered that over what I was eating. The service too was in need of a boost. My waitress was an older woman who seemed bored. Poor dear, she seemed like she was being forced into doing hard labour by serving tables. What a shame, with such a great location, if someone just polished it up a bit it could shine. read more

So I had late lunch yesterday at this place I was told it's a decent place and I will enjoy it The environment is 4/5 considering the style and all The crowd was quite The food was actually good However the service was extremely poor The food arrived 42 mins to be exact There was no attention to our table Not even bread and butter to start which is a normal custom for restaurants There was many people running around looking busy but in fact the restaurant was not even half packed Disturbs me that I had to be service charge of 12.5% with the poor service i got Btw I usually give 20% gladly when the food and service are good read more

This has been my favourite place to eat near Harrods since I was a little girl! I remember the different little details they used to have at the restaurant where the decor was slightly different...the wooden tables would have coloured placemats (green and pink!) now it's just white waterproof cover that is disposable and easy to clean. They have maintained the wall and ceiling decor since as long as I can remember. The staff are always very friendly despite the restaurant getting very busy, they are always pleasant! I have always had good experience with the food here and it really feels like 'Aunt Teresa' has been cooking, the food always tastes fresh and homemade. Their veal escalope is a favourite of mine and their napoletana spaghetti is delicious, their zucchini fritti always tastes freshly made and comes nice and hot. I have brought a lot of friends here and they all seemed to love it too! The desserts are delicious, especially the Creme caramel and banoffee pie. In the summer, they do a nice bowl of fresh strawberries with ice cream which is wonderfully refreshing on a warm day! And ofcourse, you are right on Harrods' doorstep so after a day of shopping you can work up an appetite and enjoy Zia Teresa orrrrr you can eat, enjoy and then go on a spree! Either works ;-) read more

Food is ok, but they kept me and other tables waiting too long, and when I asked if they could close the door because of the freezing cold wind coming in, they said no. Definitely is a NO GOING BACK place. read more

At our table, we had two delicious salads, gnocchi, spaghetti carbonara, and a pizza with a gluten free crust. The gnocchi was the best we've ever had. There are wonderful vegetarian and gluten free options here! Such a nice treat for it to be so easy to order for those that need to eat allergy free. Service was suburb and the wine recommendations were delicious. Highly recommend! read more

Oh my goodness this place is expensive for what it is!! I think we probably should have known better than to go to an Italian restaurant next door (practically) to Harrods, but after freezing to death at the Winter Wonderland fair, and then it being late and finding it hard to get food anywhere, we went. In all fairness, the food was really pretty good. The Antipasti della Casa was absolutely amazing - the best mozzerella I've had in a long time. I got Spaghetti Carbonara - nicely el dente and perfectly fine. The service was also quite pleasant, in an attentive Italian waiter kind of way. But £100 for two people?!? It ain't worth it folks. read more

A bit of a regular haunt on trips to London and this should explain why! I first stumbled across zia Teresa after an afternoon spent ambling round harrods , after stumbling out the side door it was the first place in site so a quick check of the window menu showed a good selection of dishes at prices you'd see in Birmingham (no London markup!). Straight away you can tell the food is the passion here, I've never had a bad dish on a number of visits and the staff are extremely polite. The ceiling mural of clear blue sky with the odd white cloud, combined with atmospheric candle lighting and gentle music promotes a dining experience not to take for granted in today's dining culture! As expected from any good Italian there are an array of pizza, pasta and meat and fish dishes, no shortage of veggie options and a few nice salad options. If you have room after the starter and main they provide a very fine cheeseboard and excellent espresso! Im only knocking them down to four stars for 2 reasons: firstly service during busy periods can be a tad underwhelming (you might need a quick wave every so often) and secondly (through no fault of their own) they are not the best Italian I have tried in the UK, that honour goes to a now retired family Italian in brum who I am still trying to find a replacement for - but either way you wont go wrong here! read more

Excellent Italian food, very fresh! The fettuccine house special is quite tasty. The pizza was very good. Ravioli was also excellent. The service was also outstanding. Right next to Harrods, for when their food shops are too crowded this place is an excellent alternative and there is free wifi! read more

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We were a family party of 12 without reservations. They accommodated us in a private room downstairs. We had the best eating experience of our four day stay here. Everyone raved about their food. Service was prompt and pleasant. Georgio directed everything with great efficiency. The waiter was very patient with repeated requests for picture taking. I had a veal on the shank Millanese Style to die for. read more

Zia Teresa - Here is where we waited for our table to be prepared. Took them only miinutes - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I have not tried many Italian places in London. Whenever I get a chance to visit London, I like to come to this place. It's very conveniently located, close by Harrods, Mandarin oriental hotel, other shops. I pretty much order the same thing, veal escalope with the a side of pasta. it is consistently delicious. Other things I have tried includes the burrito and bruschetta, and eggplant appetizer. The burrata quality is very good, but they cheap out on the basil. The bruschetta come with 2 slices, bread is generally warm, but expect it to be light. For dessert I usually get the creme Caramel, and tirades. they are both amazing. The service is generally good when they're not very busy. having said that however, even when they are busy, they will eventually get to you with a genuine smile on your face. Can't wait until next time. read more

Food was a three star at best. Service was ok but they all seemed to have some kind of attitude. The manager? Maitre d? Was a tiny little guy with a huge chip of pretentiousness on his little man shoulder. We are never ever late. However, given the fact google maps would not stay online and we had to run back to our hotel get a map printed.. Then walk to the place. We ended up ten minutes late ( on a reservation mind you.) the first thing the door man did was act like it was a big deal! We looked around the rest of the evening and the place was half empty! He acted like they couldn't stand to hold our table because they were so busy... We came do close to walking out right then. ( usually we would have ) Convenient, middle of the road Italian meals. Waiters? A few were cordial and acted like adults. The rest were rude with resting b faces. One was a big clown ( clumsy ) but very nice. Cannot say I would recommend this restaurant though. read more

The beau and I came here for date night after his parents enjoyed a meal here. It's more his parents' kind of place, probably. It was pretty crowded on a Monday night with folks who were older and speaking Italian. No complaints about the quality of the food--we had fish and liver with veg--though portion sizes weren't what you'd expect for the price considering it was all simply prepared and very simply plated. Come to think of it, the enormous size of the plates themselves might have been the reason for the meal looking sparse... Dessert was also a bit pricey for the size, but the cannollino and the tiramisu were creamy and just sweet enough. Bottom line: Not enough basic italian food for your money! read more

Decent spot for lunch across from Harrods. I really enjoyed the appetizer of mushroom and Gorgonzola but the pizza was underwhelming. That being said I definitely consider myself a pizza snob (from NJ/NY area) so it was just okay. The margarita pizza is just a plain pizza not traditional like you would expect. It's also definitely on the pricer side. read more

Zia Teresa - Mushrooms with Gorgonzola - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Like any restaurant in London it was sweltering inside. The manager was kinda enough to allow us to move outside to the patio when a spot became available. We had at least 4 people who were constantly checking on us, to include the manager. The food was great too. Honestly though it was definitely the service we received that would bring us back in the future read more

We had our dinner last week, and at midnight me and my daughter started Vomiting and diarrhea. We had to go to a physician who gave us some medicines and asked us to refrain from eating for some times until he sees us again after one day or two. In fact, we used to be fan of this restaurant and enjoyed having dinner in it each time we visit London. Unfortunately, this incident had influenced our experience. We suspected the penne arrabiata with pink sauce to be the reason. This forced both of us to spend 2 days in bed undergoing terrible time! Just thought of sharing with you this incident hoping you will not have the same. Good luck. read more

My family loved this restaurant! I was concerned about the mixed reviews but we were leaving Harrods and tired, and this was just across the street. I'm so glad we gave it a chance! We were cheerfully greeted and found all the staff to be friendly, attentive, and helpful with the menu and even directions after dinner. The atmosphere is warm, dark, and cozy, very relaxing. The wine and food were excellent. We ordered the pizza margherita, pasta with bolognese, spaghetti alla carbonara, and lasagna. Recommend any of those dishes. read more

Zia Teresa - Zia Teresa, great location across from Harrods - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Four of us Popped in here to get away from the Christmas rush around Harrods Didn't have a booking on Saturday night so it was a relief to find a free table Nice staff who quickly re set a table for us We ordered and the food arrived promptly Very nice Calamari and bruschetta We also asked for chicken Milanese ( not on the menu) but they said no problem All in all a reasonable experience with good food . But far too expensive £160 For 4 people read more

In London for a few days and had just walked out of Harrod's. Hungry and spotted Zia Teresa. It was pretty early so we were able to walk in and get a table. Place was packed by the time we left around 8. The staff was very friendly and incredibly attentive. It was real service like I remember from 25 years ago where your silver was replaced, table cleaned and someone was always around to take care of you. I had veal Milanese and wife had tagliatelle bolognese and we shared a Caesar. Food was excellent and wine suggested was perfect as well. This place is a winner and I would highly recommend. We'll be back next time here. read more

Obviously a really popular place for the locals. Service was great. Food was fine - not the best Italian I've had but still good. Had a good ambience - was full when we went which is saying a lot because it's big. I'd go back if I were in the area just because it's easy, good selection, good Italian wine list, and good service. read more

Food was very good, though expensive for what it was. Had the Quattro formaggio (minus ham - who puts ham on a four cheese pizza?) Pizza was very good. Service was so-so. Not enough staff for their lunch rush. Eating by myself, I had to wait almost 15 minutes to get my check. Very strange. As others have said, proximity to Harrods probably explains their ability to charge such crazy prices. read more

Disappointing, a below average Italian restaurant, they just love your money! Asked to add chicken topping to my pizza and the price went up from 9 to 18!!! Service was also below average, but the tip was mandatory included! Just go to somewhere like pizza experess and save your money with much better quality. Have been in 1000 similar places where the food was 1000 times better. read more

This restaurant caught me by surprise as we were leaving Harrod's and were sooo hungry. The service was good and the food was yummy. I have the minestrone soup, which was soooo good. I also had the spaghetti bolognase sauce and ate every bit of it. I will definitely be back there again. They also have about 5 other restaurants within the same franchise... read more

This Italian restaurant is plonked right opposite Harrods in the very swish Knightsbridge area. It's quite a large airy place but with enough atmosphere to make it feel intimate. The ceiling is painted to look like white fluffy clouds in a calming blue sky, which is actually quite nice despite sounding like a mural for a nursery. The food is quite good, not as amazing as I had been led to believe, and pretty expensive. The service was not very good but I think they were having an off night as other people who've been there said it was very good. Very convenient for a nice spot of grub if you are the kind of person who shops in Harrods and Harvey Nick's and doesn't mind forking out a little more than usual. read more

This place is very much a REAL ITALIAN restaurant. My wife - called Teresa - always has to go there, when we are in the area. I like the food there - she loves it. I really love and hate the atmosphere in there. The mixture of being hectic and relaxed at the same time is very Italian. They do have the real - sometimes rough - charme of some real Italians. The waiters shouted at each other and then sing romantically! Mind you, it's nearly always busy - so don't come at the peak time. read more

Surprisingly enough for a restaurant in this area, they offer a set menu which is surprisingly good value. It's either 15.95 for 2 courses or 18.95 for three and there is a good choice of options for each course. Whilst we enjoyed our starters the mains were slightly underwhelming and service was a bit slow, despite the relative quietude of the restaurant. We forgave them this, however, when we got to the puddings, as they were delicious (especially the creme caramel) and apparently all made on site. This is never going to be a 'must visit' Italian but it's a good option for a relaxing meal after you've been fleeced at the Egyptian corner shop across the street. read more

I have been here several times and while the food and atmosphere is traditional, the food is prepared well, with fresh ingredients. The service is very friendly and efficient. I particularly enjoy the Bolognese. read more

Honestly, it's one of the best Italian restaurants in the area. Their pizzas are fabulous and always prepared with fresh ingredients. The staff is always friendly and make you feel like at home. They just deserve 5 stars :) read more

Excellent food. Fantastic service. Maybe a tad expensive for the amount of food you get. After shopping at harrods we went to the closest italian restaurant which was this one. The food was very good. We ordered pizza, chicken, pasta and shrimps. They were all very good, but the shrimp could have used a bit more side food / fillers. Service however was fantastic. The 5-year old with us got scared and nearly started crying (he's a bit shy), but the waiters noticed immediately and gave him a pen to draw and did "magic tricks", which cheered him back up. I would recommend it for the good food and service, but you could get more value for your money elsewhere. A good choice however if you're in the area and don't mind paying a bit more than usual. read more

I would recommend this restaurant highly. Food is delicious.However, wine by glass is expensive. Staff are very pleasant.

After a long day of walking around, we found Zia Teresa right near Harrods. Wonderful food. Three of us had pasta with shrimp and the fourth had linguini and clams. Also had calamari to start for the table. We ate every last morsel. Portions were excellent. Prices are very reasonable. Will definitely go back. read more

My boyfriend and I had a wonderful meal, great service, food and wine in a beautiful atmosphere. It was raining out and the manager saw we had no umbrella and was so kind, he gave us a spare one they had. Thank you for the kind hospitality. Will definitely be back. :) read more